Coast Guard Cutter Tampa's crew offloaded approximately 5,500 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $94.6 million, in Miami, Tuesday, after interdicting a low profile vessel off the coast of Punta Gallinas, Colombia. Keep Reading
“We have seen an 80% increase in migration activity since January, relative to recent years," said Capt. Adam Chamie, commander of Coast Guard Sector Key West. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon crew offloaded nearly $20 million in seized cocaine at Coast Guard Base San Juan Tuesday, following the interdiction of a suspected drug smuggling vessel, approximately 45 nautical miles north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Keep Reading
Arson Awareness Week 2021 (May 2-8) highlights critical actions that first responders must take to help ensure a safe response to arson fires during civil unrest incidents. Keep Reading
Two mobile vaccinations units will be operating on schedules running through the end of May. The units will be making two stops in each community, so that both doses of the vaccine can be delivered. Keep Reading
To understand the fire department’s full role in a community, this topical report profiles fire department run activity as reflected in the 2019 NFIRS data. Keep Reading
At this time, the tugboat and barge have been refloated and there are no reports of injuries, of an oil discharge or sheening in the surrounding waters. Keep Reading
The program is intended to develop professional mentoring relationships with others in USCG to expand networks, fine tune leadership capabilities, and get in-depth support for setting the course for Coast Guard careers. Keep Reading
Organization honored for its extraordinary response during the 35-day partial government shutdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating steadfast support of the entire Coast Guard Community. Keep Reading
At approximately 1 a.m., agents received a report of four lost migrants near Tecate Mountain. Agents were able to quickly locate all four of the lost migrants despite the extremely rugged and mountainous terrain. Keep Reading
Sebastian Tovar, 24, was indicted on multiple counts, which included conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in death and conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in serious bodily injury. Keep Reading
The directive is in response to observed active exploitation using disclosed vulnerabilities in Pulse Connect Secure products. Keep Reading
“The H-2B program is designed to help U.S. employers fill temporary seasonal jobs, while safeguarding the livelihoods of American workers,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. Keep Reading
One of HSI’s most significant and wide-ranging ongoing investigations involves a criminal organization selling and distributing counterfeit 3M N-95 masks throughout the United States. Keep Reading
The pieces include stone arrowheads, knife blades and tools that were illegally imported into the United States from Mexico and offered for sale. Keep Reading
The DHS MORALE Act seeks to address longstanding morale and retention challenges by directing a range of reforms including improved opportunities for leadership development, employee engagement, and career progression. Keep Reading
The City of Charlotte has contracted with Telos to provide Transportation Security Administration-approved Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services for processing worker background checks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Keep Reading
The multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a total value of $480 million. It includes a base period of five years and options up to ten years, if exercised. Keep Reading
“It is mid-way through the fourth month of the year and already we have caught more than half the number of guns we caught during all 12 months of 2020,” Keep Reading
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston recently discovered an unexpected - and illegal - item inside a breakfast burrito during checkpoint security screening operations. Keep Reading